Oval Coffee Roasters Launches Six Specialty Coffee SKUs at 45 Lowes Foods Locations Across the Carolinas

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NEW YORK, N.Y., August 24, 2026 — Oval Coffee Roasters announced that all six of its retail products are now available at 45 Lowes Foods locations across North Carolina and South Carolina. Supported by KeHE Distributors, the expansion brings Oval’s three whole-bean coffees and three convenient single-serve pour-over 8-packs to shoppers in communities including Raleigh, Wilmington, Winston-Salem, Myrtle Beach, and the greater Greenville and Charleston areas.

The launch reflects Oval’s mission to make specialty coffee more approachable for a broad range of consumers. Its light-to-medium roast profiles allow each coffee’s natural flavors to shine—often without the cream or sweeteners commonly added to darker roasts. The collection invites shoppers to elevate their daily coffee ritual, whether they are trading up from a conventional brand or exploring something new within specialty coffee.

Oval’s three coffees include:

• Women-grown Bowling Green
• Half-caffeinated Riverside
• Naturally processed The Natural

Each variety is available as whole-bean coffee and in an 8-pack of single-serve pour-overs. Requiring only hot water and a mug, the pour-overs make craft coffee easy to enjoy at home, in the office, on a park bench, or during a camping trip.

“Seeing these roast profiles resonate with category management teams in conventional grocery is incredibly rewarding,” said Christopher Alspach, coffee developer at Oval Coffee Roasters. “Lowes Foods is giving us the opportunity to serve its shoppers with coffees that are distinctive, intentional, and accessible. We’re excited to introduce more people to the flavor and versatility that thoughtfully roasted specialty coffee can offer.”

The expansion was made possible through collaboration with the Lowes Foods category management team and KeHE Distributors, which services Lowes Foods throughout the Carolinas.

“We are grateful for the confidence Lowes Foods has placed in Oval and for KeHE’s support in moving this launch from planning and production to shelves,” said Andrew Itzkowitz, Managing Director and Co-Founder of Oval Coffee Roasters. “Lowes Foods has deep roots in the Carolinas and a strong commitment to local communities and distinctive shopping experiences. We are proud to become part of that story.”

Oval Coffee Roasters products are now available at participating Lowes Foods stores. Shoppers can find a nearby location through the store locators on the Oval Coffee Roasters website and the Lowes Foods website.

About Oval Coffee Roasters

Oval Coffee Roasters creates distinctive, thoughtfully developed coffees designed to make specialty coffee more accessible. Through approachable light-to-medium roast profiles and convenient formats—including whole-bean coffee and single-serve pour-overs—Oval helps people enjoy craft coffee wherever they live, work, or travel. Learn more on oval.nyc.

About Lowes Foods

Founded in 1954, Lowes Foods is a Carolina-based grocer committed to creating a distinctive shopping experience worthy of its local roots. The company brings together fresh food, convenient meals, guest-focused service, and a culture that supports the communities it serves. Learn more at LowesFoods.com.

About KeHE Distributors

KeHE Distributors is a leading distributor of natural, organic, specialty, and fresh products, connecting suppliers with retailers throughout North America. KeHE provides distribution and supply-chain support for Oval Coffee Roasters’ launch at Lowes Foods. Learn more at KeHE.com.

Media Contact: Andrew Itzkowitz, Managing Director and Co-Founder